Malaysia gears up for World Corporate Golf Challenge 2025

April 24, 2025
9:33 am
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SHAH ALAM, April 23, 2025 – Offering corporate Malaysia a unique platform to strengthen its internal and external relationships through golf, the prestigious World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) Malaysia 2025 was officially launched today in a grand ceremony at the Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort Ballroom.

Graced by the presence of H.R.H. Raja Muda of Selangor and Royal Patron of WCGC Malaysia Tengku Amir Shah ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, the launch sets the stage for an exciting series where business and sport converge on the greens.

The WCGC Malaysia 2025 will feature four preliminary legs played at four of the Klang Valley’s top golf courses from May to August, culminating at the national final at the highly-rated Kota Permai Golf & Country Club on September 25, 2025.

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The champions of the national final will represent Malaysia and their companies at the WCGC World Final in Shanghai, China, from October 19-23, 2025, in an environment that fosters sporting talent and, above all, international networking.

Speaking during the launch, WCGC Malaysia advisor Haji Mohd Salim Mohamed Sain emphasised the importance of corporate engagement in sports and the global recognition that comes with Malaysia’s participation in this international tournament.

“Selangor, with its world-class golf courses, strategic location, and vibrant economy, is the perfect backdrop to welcome corporate leaders from across the nation and around the world. Through this event, we aim to promote tourism, showcase our hospitality, and reinforce Malaysia’s status as a destination for high-level business and sporting events in the near future”.

The highlight of the event was the official unveiling of this year’s line-up of sponsors, with Title Sponsor Enotech Sdn Bhd joining other main sponsors, including Konsortium Jaringan Selangor, Spectrum Outdoor, Simple Advantage, World Klang Group, KUSEL, Avisena Healthcare, Les Copaque Production Sdn Bhd and Cuckoo Malaysia.

Also playing an important role in supporting WCGC Malaysia 2025 are co-sponsors PlusMax Group of Companies, Ancom Nylex Berhad, Skechers GoGolf and Avant Aegis, with BMW Millenium Welt KT, Iroas Timepiece, Fella Design & Bridgestone Golf coming in as Hole-in-One sponsors.

Other sponsors include Prestige Golf (apparel & equipment) and Fraser & Neave Holdings (beverage partner), with over a dozen in-kind partners, including Ascend SP (M) Sdn Bhd, Horizon L&L Sdn Bhd, NTT Data Payment Services, Zus Coffee, MyDriver, The Chiro Hub, Jakes Charbroil, Le Botanical, Ninety Go, Slingshot, Throatsil, Acti tape, Biscochiz, Hospitality 360, Adsmunch, GreyCube, Selgate, Mike Golf & Event Transpro.

Recognition was also given to various supporting government agencies and sanctioning bodies, including the Malaysian Golf Association, Kementerian Belia dan Sukan, Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Selangor, Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI), Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) alongside host venues Seri Selangor Golf Club, Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, Templer Park Country Club and Kota Permai Golf & Club and official hotel Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort.

Adding to the celebratory mood at the launch event was a proud acknowledgment of Team Malaysia’s remarkable third-place finish at the WCGC World Finals in Haikou, China, last year. The team comprising Lee Robert, Anushka Gayan, Ang Khai Phang, and Kong Tuck Keat were applauded for their outstanding performance, continuing Malaysia’s strong showing on the global stage.